Today, a Facebook friend of mine posted an link to an article with the headline, “NBC News: ‘All Americans Will Be Microchipped In Less Than 3 Years.’” The article likens RFID chips to the Mark of the Beast. Such a comparison is representative of the end-times hysteria that has recently gripped popular culture. In … Read more
I’m sure that most of you are familiar with the terms “seeker-sensitive” or “seeker-friendly” to designate a certain category of church. The term is ubiquitous in circles like those in which the Pulpit & Pen runs. It is used of a gamut of churches, from entirely heretical Lakewood Church in Houston and milquetoast Six Flags … Read more
Part 1 HERE The days passed and the months came. The dissapointments had taken a spiritual toll on me and I began to withdraw myself from Church functions and other ecclesial events. I had become a youth leader at the Church I was attending. Whereas initially I had been outwardly enthusiastic and committed, inside my … Read more
“Brothers and sisters, Luther’s protest is over. Is yours?” Tony Palmer News broke today that Tony Palmer, a [questionable] “Anglican Episcopal Bishop” in the Communion of the CEEC, has passed away from a motorcycle accident in the UK. Bishop Palmer gained infamy this past February when he was featured at a conference with good friend, ministry partner, shenanigans-enabler and … Read more
I’ve noticed the Ten Commandments displayed around my home town in various places. In Alexander, North Dakota – a short distance from the Montana line – there’s an especially large Ten Commandments display in such a prominent place you have to wonder if it’s on city property. Christians all around the country are following the … Read more
To kick off the show, I want to express my thankfulness that Dan Barnes believes and teaches that homosexuality is a sin and is a sign of ultimate depravity. I definitely agree with him, but considering that I don’t know the guy and have not previously interacted with him, knowing this salient point is served … Read more
UPDATE*** This post has received MUCH publicity in the last two days. JD is discussing this very article on his radio program and podcast, The Pulpit and Pen Program, on Monday (12/23/13). You can find links to this podcast (and to subscribe) under “The Program” tab. Also, if you would like updates from this collaborative … Read more
Christianity Today ran an article this week (November 13, to be exact) explaining the “theology” of the popular novel and movie by the same name, ‘The Hunger Games.’ The article’s author, Laura Snider, draws parallels between the premise of The Hunger Games (which Snider admits “is enough to turn your stomach”) and biblical tenets such … Read more
If you haven’t heard about the pastor and members of the Lighthouse AnaBaptist Church in Springfield, Missouri, you can see a video of the arrest here [click this link]. Before I begin, let me give a few disclaimers. Yes, I know that “AnaBaptists” are not Reformed like I am. Yes, I argued briefly with Pastor … Read more
If you haven’t heard about the pastor and members of the Lighthouse AnaBaptist Church in Springfield, Missouri, you can see a video of the arrest here [click this link]. Before I begin, let me give a few disclaimers. Yes, I know that “AnaBaptists” are not Reformed like I am. Yes, I argued briefly with Pastor … Read more
You can click the picture above for a bigger image. The ad asks for a pastor to serve the Destiny Cowboy Church in Cabot, AR. The only other information in the ad is that “This individual must adhere to the Western/cowboy culture.” It’s interesting that most pastor search ads include the phrase “must adhere to … Read more
